Food + Drink

A few years ago, I was at a friend's house for a meal and we were discussing a popular mom topic: simplifying the meal schedule. She told me that she and a few other families on her block participate...

I used to like to cook. Then I tried to raise two humans, while schools closed due to a pandemic and I still worked a full-time job. Frankly, I’m over cooking. Or rather, I was. Then I discovered three...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and the best way to treat your loved ones is through food! My family especially loves desserts! If you'd like to make something delicious and healthy, here are three Valentine's Day recipes...

As moms, we struggle to cook dishes everyone in the family will like. I love to have easy recipes on hand. I am sharing my 3 of my go-to healthy family recipes which make my life easier. Try them out with...

This month, we share our favorite carb-tastic holiday treats, from cornbread stuffing to homemade ravioli. By Amanda Holliday and Becky Bowman 🎵 “It’s the most de-li-cious time of the year, with those stuffing cubes toasting and cookies a-roasting and sugar in...

As a family of five, we have learned the art of meal planning over the last several years. Not only does it save us stress and relieves us of the "What will we eat tonight?" question; it saves money!...

Do you have a favorite homemade hummus recipe? Hummus is a staple food I grew up eating. It’s a popular food in the levant area of the Middle East. It is made with a few simple ingredients, yet it is...

Have you heard of City Bonfires? It is a locally made, personal, portable fire pit. They have been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, People Magazine, and many more places. And rightly so! The pandemic has hit...

This month, we share our favorite five carbs from Trader Joe's — in case you're also eating your feelings. By Amanda Holliday and Becky Bowman The end of summer 2021 has been stressful. From back-to-school prep with COVID worries to the...

My friends encouraged me to write on how I get our kids to eat like we do, so here are some tips for raising non-picky eaters. I am not a nutritionist or doctor, although I have done my own...

Who doesn’t love Trader Joes? I share my 17 favorite Trader Joe's foods below! Since our first encounter, it was love at first sight. However, I became a real fan during the pandemic. Pre-pandemic, my husband used to do the...

Spring is finally here! That means it's time for some nice local fruits and veggies to add to our meals. I know, I know, we have plenty of super markets full of all kinds of produce, but there is...

Ok, mamas, if you’re like me, I cannot stand the, “What’s for dinner?” question. It floods me with stress to try to throw something together based on random ingredients still lingering in the fridge. I admire the people who...

Looking for some budget-friendly family meal ideas that your kids will actually eat? I have 3 meal ideas that my family loves—and hopefully, yours will too. With our large family, our grocery bill is our 3rd largest expense after...